🌊 Waveforms

Sine, square, saw — the basic shapes every synth and sound is built from.

Waveform Oscilloscope

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Every sound in a synth starts with a basic shape — a waveform. The shape decides the tone before any filter or effect is applied.

Sine — pure, smooth, no harmonics. Sub bass and soft pads love this shape.
Square — hollow, woody, classic 8-bit/lead sound. Lots of odd harmonics.
Saw — bright, rich, all harmonics present. The default for lead synths and supersaws.
Triangle — between sine and square. Slightly more colour than a sine, but still mellow.
Toggle the oscilloscope below to see and hear each shape.

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